Goalie Cory Schneider returned to the Islanders and participated in Thursday’s morning skate following a three-week leave of absence after his 14-year-old nephew died in his family’s house fire in Maine.
Theodore Hedstrom, 14, died on Feb. 24. Schneider and his wife, Jill, started a GoFundMe campaign to offset the family’s medical and rebuilding bills.
"With what Cory has been going through, he’s missed a lot of time because of the tragedy within the family," coach Barry Trotz said. "The people who know and have gotten to know him recognize what a quality person he is. So, it’s just like your own family.